Although I've been a member for a number of years, this is my first submission. Hopefully, I followed all the guidelines properly (Reviewed them a number of times.)
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Place: 10 out of 53 Avg (all users): 6.1111 Avg (commenters): 6.0000 Avg (participants): 5.8929 Avg (non-participants): 6.1735 Views since voting: 999 Views during voting: 248 Votes: 126 Comments: 15 Favorites: 0
This is a great concept, and nicely done. I'm not sure I like the sepia and monochrome combination, but it does help differentiate between the old photograph and current day.
I think I would like it better if it was all in color or all b&w. Not sure about the mix here, maybe it's just that the hands look cold compared to the warm color of the picture (in my opinion). Sorry!
I think the shot is such a great idea, but I really think the desat ruined it, imo. I can't put it into words very well, but it even seems to change the emotion, making it colder instead of a warm, loving yet poignant shot.
I love the impact of this shot. However, it took me a few seconds to realize that it was a man holding the picture. Maybe it was because of his long thumb fingernail, but it threw me. With voters only giving a second or three to review a shot I think it may hurt your score. I hope not because this is a great shot. Not voting...
Arrangement of the composition elements is fantastic! This is a image with a story to tell and it does a great job of telling the story. It captures your thoughts and begs you to have questions! Technically great exposure, contrast, DOF. I did notice a slight fringe glow next to the right hand.
I like the idea very much, a bit uncertain about the high contrast BW. Selective desaturation works well in conveying the concept, but if it's fading memories which are portrayed, a softer processing might have worked better, even if it enhances the time passed.
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